Just because you live in a flat, an apartment, or somewhere with a small garden space, shouldn't mean that you can't decorate it and create something that's worth looking at.

Having a small garden space may be limiting, but don't let the size of the space ruin your chance to get creative! Small-space gardening has its perks; it is easy to maintain and cheaper to sustain. So, you can be as lazy as you want but, still have a great small space to look at.
Whether you are a beginner or a professional, Gardeners Dream is here to help you with ideas for gardening in a small space.
Showcase your plants with planters
Plantersare a simple yet, stylistic way to show off your favourite plants. From sunflowers to tulips, planters are the perfect place to plunge any kind of plant.
From plastic to wooden, large or small, planters come in all different shapes and sizes and are an easy and inexpensive way to fill the gap in an open space.

Depending on the size of your space, why not add more than one planter? Or, add a pop of colour to your small gardening space and buy one that is a unique shape or colour.
Brighten up your walls with topiary balls
Want to brighten up your weary outside walls?
HangingTopiary ballsadd something a little extra to plain, basic walls. They come in a range of different styles to make your outside area stand out.

Topiary balls look effortless and neat and take hardly any looking after.
To make them stand out even more, why not buy
topiary balls with lights? These are the perfect thing come day or night and are sure to light up your garden whatever the weather.
Or if you're feeling the classic, contemporary look, why not buy a planted topiary ball? They are a great way to brighten up the entrance or the doorway of any small gardening space.
Get creative with indoor plants
Want to spice up your space without having to constantly take care of and supervise your plants? Be sure to invest in an
indoor plantor two!
Indoor plants allow you to be as creative as you want, without the hassle of really looking after them. From a cactus to poinsettia, these plants need little looking after. Being low maintenance and trouble-free, they are perfect for all you balcony garden beginners!

Makeover your windows with flower or vegetable window boxes
For all you food lovers out there, why not create your own mini allotment and grow your own vegetables? Planters are useful to grow your vegetable patch in, however large or small you may want.

Why not add them to a
window boxto help bring your windows to life?
Window boxes are a great way to instantly add colour to your apartment's exterior. They bring colour, shape and most importantly, life to your small space! Everything from flowers to vegetables or even herbs can be grown in them, making your windows wonderful again.
Dress up doors with hanging baskets
Want to dress up your door or beautify your balcony and make them look more interesting?
Why not add a
hanging basketor two?

Hanging baskets are essential to enhance your small space. They are great if you're stuck for space or if you need to brighten up a wall, door or balcony. Available in a variety of different colours, shapes and sizes, hanging baskets aim to bring your balcony to life.
So there we have it, these are just some of the wonderful ways you can brighten up your balcony or smarten up your small garden space.
If you're looking for any supplies for your small garden space, check out the full gardening and plants collection at Gardeners Dream.

Craig Wilson
Co-founder and in-house gardening expert at Gardener's Dream
Craig Wilson, co-founder and director of Gardener's Dream has established himself as a key figure in the online gardening industry. With over 2 decades of plant knowledge and gardening experience, he takes pride in sharing his top tips and tricks for the garden.